We are so presumptuous that we think we can separate our personal interest from that of humanity, and slander mankind without compromising ourselves.

Habit is everything, even in love.

Emotions have taught mankind to reason.

It is unjust to exact that men shall do out of deference to our advice what they have no desire to do for themselves.

Most people grow old within a small circle of ideas, which they have not discovered for themselves. There are perhaps less wrong-minded people than thoughtless.

There are men who are happy without knowing it.

Patience is the art of hoping.